Hold My Beer Chili is a personal milestone where I formally embrace the Instant Pot. Yeah, I said it. I used the Instant Pot for this recipe. For many years, I was not a believer in the Instant Pot, but I have crossed over. Let me explain.
If you are a kitchen weirdo like I am, Instant Pots seem a little gimmicky. Also, do you have any idea how much kitchen equipment I have? Tons, and I mean that so very literally. I try to cook everything on the stove top in order to keep my cabinets uncluttered. But dang it, I love that thing, especially when it comes to making winter soups and stews. Set it and forget it. Chili is not exception.
My New Favorite Chili Recipe
Hold My Beer Chili is my invention. In addition to using the Instant Pot, beer and bones are the critical elements of this recipe. Beer gives the broth a lovely yeasty flavor, rich and savory. Please don’t use a light beer, as they are low in calories and flavor.
Beef bones will also make this chili extra rich. Imagine chili combined with bone broth. The flavor is very rich and satisfying. Of course, pull out and discard the bones before you serve Hold My Beer Chili.
If you are planning a football party, Hold My Beer Chili is easily made ahead of time. The flavor is even more rich when made a day in advance. Add toppings such as chopped onions, cilantro, shredded cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, or even hot sauce. The heat level on this chili is medium, so more spice might be what your family chili-heads request.
Once this chili dish is cooled, you can portion it out and freeze it for future enjoyment. However, we ate this entire batch over freshly baked potatoes. It was amazing!
I have been on the hunt for a “go-to” chili recipe for several years. This sounds more like what I am looking for in a chili. I also have resisted these electric gadgets for the same reasons you mentioned but just purchased one. I guess I will have to use it to make Hold My Beer Chili. Thanks.
Hey Gayle! It’s my new “go-to” recipe also. We really liked this one! Enjoy! MG